Pomeroy, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45769
Meigs County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,642
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,952
- Median income Below-median income area
- $113,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pomeroy pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45769 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 45769 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio, home to 6,642 residents across 272.2 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45769 reports a modest median household income of $50,952 (30% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,458. The poverty rate is 22.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $113,400 (42% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $684; owner occupancy is 75.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Meigs County, so 45769 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 45769
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pomeroy, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45769.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 12
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 12
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Construction 11
Construction
11 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 45769, Pomeroy, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
6,642
Population
272.2
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45769?
45.0
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
0.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$50,952
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$25,458
Per Capita Income
22.4%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
30.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45769 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Pomeroy, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$50,952 15th percentile higher than 15% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Ohio ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,770housing units
2,770
Total Housing Units
2,090
Occupied Units
680
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$113,400
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$684
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 122 business establishments in ZIP 45769, employing approximately 1,226 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,078,000.
122
Businesses
1,226
Employees
$48.1M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 33 | 27.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 17.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 9.8% |
| Construction | 11 | 9.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 45769 vs 45776 →
ZIP 45769 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45769
Pomeroy (45769)
6,642 residents
- 45760
Middleport (45760)
3,892 residents
- 45735 1,730
Guysville (45735)
1,730 residents
- 25260 1,577
Mason (25260)
1,577 residents
- 25265 1,564
New Haven (25265)
1,564 residents
- 25287 1,272
West Columbia (25287)
1,272 residents
- 45775 1,259
Rutland (45775)
1,259 residents
- 45620 917
Cheshire (45620)
917 residents
- 45776 765
Shade (45776)
765 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45769 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45769 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25287
West Columbia (25287)
$99,458 median income
- 45620
Cheshire (45620)
$76,646 median income
- 25247
Hartford (25247)
$52,969 median income
- 25265
New Haven (25265)
$51,827 median income
- 45735
Guysville (45735)
$51,364 median income
- 45769
Pomeroy (45769)
$50,952 median income
- 25260
Mason (25260)
$49,167 median income
- 45775
Rutland (45775)
$47,036 median income
- 45760
Middleport (45760)
$46,905 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45769 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45776 | Shade, OH | 765 | 5.8 mi |
| 25260 | Mason, WV | 1,577 | 6.6 mi |
| 45775 | Rutland, OH | 1,259 | 5.9 mi |
| 25287 | West Columbia, WV | 1,272 | 10.3 mi |
| 25247 | Hartford, WV | 509 | 7.6 mi |
| 45760 | Middleport, OH | 3,892 | 7.4 mi |
| 45779 | Syracuse, OH | 755 | 8.5 mi |
| 25265 | New Haven, WV | 1,564 | 9.6 mi |
| 45620 | Cheshire, OH | 917 | 11.4 mi |
| 45735 | Guysville, OH | 1,730 | 12.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45769, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,642 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 45769 in?
ZIP code 45769 (Pomeroy) is located in Meigs County, Ohio. Meigs County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/meigs-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45769?
ZIP code 45769 in Pomeroy, OH has a population of 6,642 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45769?
The median household income in ZIP 45769 is $50,952, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45769?
The median home value in ZIP 45769 is $113,400, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45769?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45769 is White at 95.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45769?
ZIP code 45769 has 122 business establishments employing approximately 1,226 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45769?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45769 are: Retail trade (33), Other services (except public administration) (21), Health care and social assistance (12). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45769?
In ZIP code 45769, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 45769?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45769 is 30.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 45769?
In ZIP code 45769, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45769?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45769 is 22.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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